01 Nov I held your hand until the light
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D Contemporary is proud to present I held your hand until the light, the second solo
exhibition by the acclaimed artist Corn Shuk Mei Ho with the gallery. This exhibition features
a compelling series of evocative portraits and atmospheric landscapes that delve into the
deeper levels of the human psyche, exploring the innermost states of mind and the
complexity of human emotions. With a profound sense of melancholy, Corn conjures feelings
of dislocation and longing, constructing an imaginative and uncanny world through the
application of layered paints on various flat surfaces. This technique creates intricate
connections to memory and identity, inviting viewers to engage deeply with her work.
As we traverse through her artistic journey, beginning with the Night swims series
(2017-2022), Corn explores profound emotions of isolation, solitude, and fear through the
depiction of nocturnal figures swimming in dark waters. In this series, she uses water as a
potent symbol for the complexities of the human psyche, capturing the struggles that lie
beneath the surface. In her current series, Girls and boys (2023-2024), showcased in her first
solo exhibition at the gallery, Corn shifts her focus to young adults navigating the turbulent
waters of inner struggles, boundless imagination, and the often challenging clash between
youthful ideals and the realities of adulthood. Across all her work, a sense of hope emerges
through the melancholic tone, revealing greater clarity and resilience after enduring
hardship.
Corn’s paintings reflect her ongoing fascination with themes of loss and rediscovery, the
fleeting nature of memory, and the traces left behind in the landscape of our lives. Her work
examines these complex concepts from a micro-perspective, often focusing on the intimate
stories of individual subjects. By exploring the diverse temperaments that shape the human
experience, Corn’s art captures the essence of fading moments—an approach that has
defined her practice from its earliest stages and continues to resonate with audiences today.
Through this exhibition, D Contemporary invites viewers to immerse themselves in the
profound emotional landscapes crafted by Corn Shuk Mei Ho. Her ability to weave personal
narratives with universal themes creates a rich tapestry of experiences, offering insights into
the human condition and the shared journey of existence.
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